Just a few thoughts
Two notable events are happening this week in North America. Today is the world premier of Reel Rock 20, and soon gyms and theatres across the world will host their own screenings, bringing together climbers to celebrate athletes and stories. And Monday the CWA will convene the Canadian Industry Conference in Montreal, bringing together industry professionals to network, learn, and bring lessons back to their businesses. Tickets still available!
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Community & Culture
- 20 Years Ago, Reel Rock Set Out to Make Climbing Films More Interesting Than “Watching a Car Rust” (Maya Silver, Climbing-dot-com)
- Climbing and colonization – “The first ascents on stolen land don’t exist.” (Matthew Amaré, Vertige Media)
- Pattie Gonia vs. Patagonia – The Story of a Bad Seduction (Vertige Media)
- After the Fontainebleau fires, climbers are trying to work together (Camille Moreau, Vertige Media)
Salt Lake World Climbing Series
- Videos: Women’s Finals – Men’s Finals (World Climbing / IFSC)
- 2026 Boulder Season Comes to a Thrilling Close at Smith’s Ballpark (USAC)
- Bertone back on top (World Climbing / IFSC)
- Katz gets gold on only second senior start (World Climbing / IFSC)
For Managers
- The Revenue Code: Does Community Keep Members? (Miura Hawkins, BETA Climbing)
- The Surprising Truth about Climbing + “Community” (Gavin Heverly, Rise Above Consulting)
- The Cost of Chasing Greatness, and the Moral Responsibility of Coaching (Eder Lomba, UK Climbing)
- More climbing gyms, same climbers – how to win without cutting prices (Grant Guthrie, Portside)
Training Tips
- Why does my wrist hurt ? Climbing and Pain (Laurence Guyon, La Fabrique Verticale)
- Muscle Soreness Explained – 5 Causes of DOMS and 10 Ways to Reduce It (PhysiVāntage)
- Video: How to Treat Delay Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) (Training 4 Climbing)
- Video: Neuromuscular Re-Education of the Finger Flexors – Isabella Castro (The Climbing Doctor)
- Video: Do This to Instantly Improve Your Finger Strength (Paradigm Climbing)
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